Extortionists demand Rs.5 lakh from woman doctor in Patna

Written by Meghna A Singhania Published On 2016-01-21T11:32:53+05:30 | Updated On 21 Jan 2016 11:32 AM IST

Extortionists demand Rs.5 lakh from woman doctor in Patna

Patna: A woman doctor in the Bihar capital has been asked to pay Rs 5 lakh by unidentified extortionists, police said on Tuesday.

Hena Rani Devnath was also threatened on her phone with dire consequences if she does not pay the amount, a police official said.

Her husband Rajkishore Prasad lodged a police complaint at the Alamganj police station.

Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said they have launched an investigation, and the criminals will be arrested soon.

Meghna A Singhania

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